Aflame

They had entertained the idea for some time about this particular take over. Once they hit the shore though, everything happened so fast. Now, they stood amongst the burning pillage, the snapping and crackling sounds of burning debris in the air. There were cheers off in the distance as the remainder of anything worth anything was confiscated and loaded onto the ships to take back home.

To the vanquished fire spells destruction,
to the victors it brings renewed riches and power.
– Deva Westland –